Product Description
Hemerocallis 'Orange Smoothie' PP28643 - Proven Winners RAINBOW RHYTHM Collection (4) 1-gallons
Common Name: Daylily
4' wide, orange mango petals with a light rose band, pink mid-rib, and green throat. The flower scapes have well-branched, 4-way scapes and upwards near 32 buds per scape, packing quite a punch with its flower performance. The diamond dusting will dazzle you as it sparkles in direct sun. Flowers are cookie-cutter consistent in form and color and we have observed excellent rebloom. 'Orange Smoothie' combines well with pastel and bold colors alike, making it a great choice for landscape designers. Plant enmasse for a truly stunning display.
Height: 24.0 Inches; Spread: 18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Gold/Orange shades
Full Sun - Part Shade
Low to Average Water Needs
Poor to Average Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early to Midsummer; Rebloomer, Long Blooming
Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Rabbit Resistant
Border Plant, Easy To Grow, Erosion Control, Mass Planting,
Salt Tolerant
Hemerocallis 'Orange Smoothie' is a delightful daylily that brings a taste of the tropics to your garden. This fragrant, reblooming perennial features large, ruffled flowers in a vibrant orange mango color, accented by a pale rose watermark, a lemon-green throat, and delicate pink midribs. The combination of colors and patterns creates a truly eye-catching display. 'Orange Smoothie' is a prolific bloomer, producing an abundance of flowers on well-branched scapes, with each scape carrying up to 32 buds! Enjoy a long season of color from early summer until fall with this vigorous and reliable daylily. It forms a compact mound of arching, sword-like leaves, providing texture and interest even when not in bloom.
Details:
- Mature Size: 24 inches tall, 18-24 inches wide
- Flower Size: 4 inches across
- Flower Color: Orange mango with pale rose watermark, lemon-green throat, and pink midribs
- Bloom Time: Early summer to fall (Reblooming)
- Growth Habit: Clumping
- Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (Best bloom in full sun)
- Soil: Moist, well-drained
- Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Planting and Care:
- Planting: Choose a location with full sun to partial shade. Daylilies bloom best with at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. Ensure the soil is moist and well-drained. Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter before planting. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball and plant at the same depth as the container. Space plants about 18-24 inches apart.
- Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods. Daylilies need consistent moisture to thrive and produce abundant blooms.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins. You can also fertilize lightly after the first flush of blooms to encourage reblooming.
- Mulching: Mulch around the plants with shredded bark, compost, or pine needles to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and protect the crown.
- Deadheading: Remove spent flower heads to encourage more blooms and prevent the formation of seed pods, which can divert energy from flower production.
- Division: Divide clumps every 3-5 years, or as needed, to prevent overcrowding and rejuvenate the plant. Division is best done in spring or fall.
Special Considerations:
- 'Orange Smoothie' makes a wonderful addition to sunny borders, cottage gardens, or container plantings.
- Its vibrant, tropical-colored blooms and delightful fragrance add a touch of exotic flair to the garden.
- It pairs well with other sun-loving perennials, especially those with contrasting flower colors and textures.
- Daylilies are relatively low-maintenance and are a great choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
(4) 1-gallon containers ready to plant, plants may be trimmed for shipping,
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
